Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 408

Chapter 408

He really did want to use this chance to patch things up with Effie, but his pride just wouldn't let him stoop so low as to beg her.

After all, he'd always been the one calling the shots in their relationship-why should that dynamic change now?

Grinding his teeth, Mitchell said to Effie, "Fine. Just remember to back me up when the time comes."

Effie didn't respond, which was as good as agreement.

Mitchell actually felt a surge of excitement deep down.

He trailed after Effie, practically matching her step for step, almost as if sticking

close might somehow restore what they'd once had.

"Effie, why are you walking so fast?" he huffed, struggling to keep up.

Suddenly, Effie stopped short. Mitchell nearly plowed right into her, catching himself at the last second.

It was like Effie had eyes in the back of her head-she slipped out of his path in a heartbeat, and he barely managed to keep his balance, stumbling forward awkwardly.

He fixed Effie with a cold

who was standing not far away,

with his wife. He looked surprised to see Effie and Mitchell. "Miss Bagnold! What a

really a coincidence-we actually came

shot Effie a look, his brows knitting

being so blunt about their intentions?

company anymore, so she didn't care, did

told himself he'd better remind Effie what

"Effie, you-"

and Mrs. Ryan noticed Mitchell and glanced back at Effie, a look of understanding dawning on

"Would you mind giving us a

"Of course," Ryan replied.

all made their way to the

tea and an assortment of pastries, then quietly closed the

of them remained in

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ruin his plans, hurried to speak before she could. "Mr. Ryan,

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